The Eternal Optimism of Sen. Bobby Hanig, a Lifelong Underdog
January 20, 2023
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Episode 96 · January 20, 2023
The Eternal Optimism of Sen. Bobby Hanig, a Lifelong Underdog
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The Eternal Optimism of Sen. Bobby Hanig, a Lifelong Underdog
Summary
Sen. Bobby Hanig fights for the underdog, because he is one. Whether it's growing up in poverty in the projects of Philadelphia, fighting county government on a regulation impeding his business, challenging a House incumbent, or just recently, winning a Democratic leaning Senate district.
The Outer Banks Republican opens up to Brian about his life, small business, and his impressive political career. He also talks about his love of surfing, a pastime he's hoping to resume now that campaign season is over.
Also, the House announces committee assignments with bipartisan chairs, Attorney General Josh Stein kicks off his 2024 gubernatorial campaign, time runs out for TikTok on state devices, Auditor Beth Wood charged with hit-and-run, Dr. Michael Bitzer's 2024 Candidate List, Tweet-of-the-Week, and more.
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